Modernisation, self-reliance focus in defence production: PM Modi
NEW DELHI, Jun 10 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday that significant changes have unfolded in the defence sector in the 11 years of his government, with a clear focus on both modernisation and self-reliance in defence production. He said on X, “The last 11 years have marked significant changes in our defence […]
Facial recognition systems mounted along Amarnath route in terror-hit Pahalgam
Srinagar, Jun 9 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Police have mounted facial recognition systems (FRS) along the Pahalgam route of Amarnath Yatra to fend off against any terror attacks against the pilgrims, an official said here on Monday. The system has a feature that alerts security forces in real time in case any blacklisted person comes […]
Rusted mortar shell recovered in Samba, defused
Jammu, Jun 9 (PTI) Security personnel recovered a rusted mortar shell in a border area of the Samba district and defused it safely on Monday, officials said. On the information provided by some locals, an old shell was recovered by a team of security forces in Basantar river, they said. It was later defused safely.
LG inaugurates integrated control centre in Katra to oversee tourists activities
Jammu, Jun 9 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday launched a control centre to boost real-time surveillance on pilgrims visiting the Mata Vaishno Devi to ensure their safety. The Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC) has been set up at the cave shrine in Reasi district. “The security forces had conducted […]
Amarnath yatra’s success will send message that there is peace in Kashmir: Farooq Abdullah
Srinagar, Jun 9 (PTI) National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Monday said a successful Amarnath Yatra will help send a message to the rest of the country that there is peace in Kashmir. The annual Amarnath Yatra is scheduled to commence on July 3. “It is a good thing that Amarnath pilgrims will come. The […]
35 hospitalised after falling ill in Rajouri, water samples collected
Jammu, June 9 (PTI) Thirty-five villagers were hospitalised after falling ill due to a mysterious illness in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district, prompting the health department to collect water samples and seal the local water sources, officials said. The incident follows a mysterious illness that claimed 17 lives from three families at Badhaal in the […]
CS reviews business performance of J&K Bank
SRINAGAR, JUN 9: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a high level meeting to review the business performance of J&K Bank besides deliberating on strategies for enhancing its financial strength and service outreach across the Union Territory. The meeting was attended by Principal Secretary, Finance, Santosh D. Vaidya; Managing Director & CEO, J&K Bank, Amitava […]
Heatwave sweeps Jammu region, Samba sizzles at 43.9 deg C
JAMMU: June 9 (PTI): The mercury continued to soar across the Jammu region with Samba and Jammu city on Sunday recording a high of 43.9 and 42.7 degrees Celsius, respectively, the local meteorological department said. The region has been reeling under an extreme heatwave for the past three days, with temperatures consistently rising above the […]
PM Modi to attend G7 Summit in Canada
New Delhi, Jun 6 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said he will be attending the G7 Summit later this month in Canada and that he looked forward to meeting his newly elected Canadian counterpart Mark Carney. Carney called up Modi as the Indian prime minister thanked him for the invite to the Summit […]
Pakistan attacked ‘insaniyat’, Kashmiriyat in Pahalgam: PM Modi
Katra, Jun 6 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday accused Pakistan of attacking ‘insaniyat’ and Kashmiriyat by targeting tourists in Pahalgam, saying the intent was to trigger communal clashes in India and rob Kashmiri people dependent on tourism of their livelihoods. The prime minister was speaking after flagging off the first train service to […]